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This book is a deeply moving and beautifully written account of resilience, faith, and courage. I read this book in just two days, not because it is light, but because it is honest, compelling, and written with such elegance that it gently carries you through even the most painful moments.
What struck me most was the author’s courage in sharing experiences that are raw and deeply personal. Her writing is smooth, sincere, and graceful.
This is a book that seeks to connect. It reminds us that healing is rarely linear, that strength often emerges quietly, and that even in brokenness there can be profound beauty and meaning. A truly inspiring read that stays with you long after the final page.
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A young lady, seeking freedom, finding entrapment. A story of desperation, resilience and bravery. Read this book if you feel you don’t have the strength to deal with life. Find a kindred spirit, believe you can also get through.
Cleopatra relates her story, remember this is a true story, in a measured way. Her story of trauma after trauma, hope after hope. A story of when you think you’ve had all life can throw at you, it throw some more. Yet each time there is something that pulls you through. Thank you Cleo for writing your story, for showing that there is a light that sits within us always, giving us the strength to pull through and allowing that light to rebuild you stronger.
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Cleopatra your story is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit in the face of extreme adversity. You were very fortunate to have supportive parents and brothers who were there for you in this difficult time. We wish you and your family all the best and remember always tomorrow is another day full of promise, the positive and hope.
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In the first part of the book, I found myself wondering if I was reading a movie script—one where a young woman is trapped by a psychopathic monster. In the second half, you find yourself longing for the heroine to triumph in a big, spectacular way, because she absolutely deserves it. After all, this is what movies and television have taught us: the bad guys get what’s coming to them, and the good guys receive justice.
But in real life, that often doesn’t happen—and that is precisely why this book is so valuable. The author shows us that moving forward is what truly matters. Making the often difficult decision to keep going, no matter how small the step, is still a step in the right direction. The well of hope, faith, love, grit, and community she draws from may not deliver the justice the reader longs for, but these are the tools that ultimately bring healing and restoration.
A deeply inspirational read
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A powerful story written by a very powerful and resilient woman. A story about the ups and downs in one’s life and the importance of human relationships and taking care of one’s self. A book about the author’s life journey going through the unthinkable and yet persevering: an inspiring story for everyone who faces challenges to not lose hope. It is a captivating read (I read in a single sitting) written from the bottom’s of one’s soul, teaching us to be human, not give up and also treat others with empathy and love.
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I loved to read this book and highly recommend everyone to read it! The author wrote her story with blood directly from her heart instead of ink…and made me feel her emotions, shake with incredulity what she went through. Her ability to be resilient, strong and courageous and move forward and overcome the nightmares she went through in her life should give us hope, strength and make us braver to overcome our darker challenges and periods of life because it’s possible to find happiness down the road!
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This is an inspiring book of resilience in the midst of adversity. In this book, the author has the courage to tell others of her experience, giving others the courage to rise above whatever is pulling them down. I highly recommend this to all readers, whatever their life experience.
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This book moved me deeply. It’s not easy to read about the physical, emotional, and financial abuse, and mistreatment the author survived beginning at the very start of adulthood, and while so far from her country of origin. Yet she tells her story with such clarity and courage that you feel honored to witness it.
The life she builds afterward - the safety, the love, the family, and the fulfillment of her dreams - is powerful because you understand exactly how hard the moments and years were that brought her there. It’s a story of persistence through immense suffering. This book stays with you, reminding you that rebuilding a life is an act of profound bravery.
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This is a beautiful testament to the strength and perseverance of one woman’s spirit in the face of so much abuse and struggle. Cleo has done a beautiful job writing about her journey bringing the reader along, offering her insights and wisdom along the way, through to her own happy ending. What a relief to know what’s possible after so much darkness. Thank you for sharing your story, Cleo, and wishing you and women like you everything good that life has to offer for years to come!
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Fractured Yet Blessed is an inspiring, heartfelt read that beautifully reframes life’s struggles as opportunities for growth and grace. Through honest storytelling and relatable reflections, the author offers comfort, encouragement, and practical wisdom for anyone feeling broken or uncertain. The book’s uplifting message reminds readers that their fractures are not failures, but meaningful parts of their journey. Hopeful, honest, and deeply comforting, this book leaves you feeling strengthened and ready to see blessings in unexpected places.
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Compelling heartfelt, inspirational
I was touched by your story which, thank you Cleo for sharing.
I read this book in a couple of hours.
Your courage and strength will definitely inspire others as it has me
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Fractured Yet Blessed is a book that will pull you in immediately. The author doesn’t shy away from the darkest moments—those times when life feels like a free fall with no solid ground in sight. Her openness about hopelessness, pain, and wanting to give up is both heartbreaking and incredibly brave.
But what makes this book truly powerful is how the author slowly climbs out of the darkness and invites the reader to witness every step of that ascent. Their story becomes a testament to resilience—showing that healing isn’t instant or easy, but possible.
The heartfelt experiences shared here remind us that even in the deepest valleys, there is always a path upward.
If you are looking for a book that is honest, hopeful, and deeply human, this one will stay with you long after the last page.
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What Cleopatra has endured through her lifetime and risen from it, gives us all hope that in the worst of your nightmare, there is a new day. Thank you for sharing your story.
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It takes immense bravery and true courage to share one’s failures and vulnerabilities, for in doing so, we reveal our deepest humanity and inspire others to find strength in their own struggles.
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Just finished reading 'Fractured Yet Blessed'. It's written with a lot of thought for all involved, but at the same time, Cleopatra has brought to the forefront her struggles and the hard work that goes into coming out the other end stronger. This book not only shows us her journey, but also life now with her husband and son. She is truly blessed.
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